An Australian Independent MP has said that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should focus on helping Australians suffering from the cost of living crisis rather than let international affairs such as the war in Ukraine divert his attention.
The comment comes after Albanese pledged $100 million in military aid for Ukraine after visiting the war-torn country in the first week of July.
Dai Le, who claimed the Western Sydney seat of Fowler from high-profile Labor Senator Kristina Keneally, said Australian households are feeling the pain of rising interest rates, mortgage repayments and food prices.
“You now have a tin of blueberries for about A$10. That used to be $3.99,” she told 2GB on Tuesday, “And it just doesn’t seem to stop. This is something that I believe the government can control in terms of the ability to support our family here in Western Sydney.”…